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Carbon Arc Lamp for Electrocardiograph

Maker:
Cambridge Scientific Instrument Company  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 12 1/2 in x 6 3/4 in x 18 in; 31.75 cm x 17.145 cm x 45.72 cm
Object Name:
Lamp, Carbon Arc
carbon arc lamp for electrocardiograph.
carbon arc lamp for electrocardiograph
electrocardiograph carbon arc lamp
Other Terms:
Lamp, Carbon Arc; Diagnostic Medicine
Place made:
United Kingdom: England
Date made:
1920-1924
about 1920
Credit Line:
Gift of the University of Michigan
ID Number:
MG.M-06776
Catalog number:
M-06776
Model number:
18116
Accession number:
203310
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-2ec0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_728079

Tompion

Maker:
Tompian, Thomas  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 80 3/8 in x 17 in x 9 1/2 in; 204.1525 cm x 43.18 cm x 24.13 cm
Object Name:
Clock, Tallcase
clock, tall case
Place made:
United Kingdom: England
Date made:
ca 1680
ID Number:
2001.0002.01
Accession number:
2001.0002
Catalog number:
2001.0002.01
See more items in:
Work and Industry: Mechanisms
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-d524-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1022984
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Knife

Maker:
Pepys, William Hasledine  Search this
Physical Description:
metal, steel (overall material)
wood, ebony (overall material)
Measurements:
average spatial: 34 cm x 3.5 cm; x 13 3/8 in x 1 3/8 in
Object Name:
Knife
Other Terms:
Knife; Cutting Tool; Amputation
Place made:
United Kingdom: England, London
Date made:
1745 - 1805
Credit Line:
Gift of Rosalie F. Bailey
ID Number:
1979.0264.01.06
Catalog number:
1979.0264.01.06
Accession number:
1979.0264
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-c751-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1131588

[Trade catalogs from Delta Metal Co., Ltd.]

Company Name:
Delta Metal Co., Ltd.  Search this
Notes content:
one container OVERSIZE ; Non-ferrous metals ; alloys
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
3 pieces; 2 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
London, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Brass; bronze and specialty metals  Search this
Foundries; supplies and equipment  Search this
Iron and steel products (castings; sheet steel; steel wire; wire rope; pig iron and structural steel products )  Search this
Topic:
Brass  Search this
Bronze  Search this
Foundries  Search this
Iron industry and trade  Search this
Metals  Search this
Steel industry and trade  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_13709
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_13709

[Trade catalogs from Gilbert Brothers]

Company Name:
Gilbert Brothers  Search this
Notes content:
OVERSIZE ; Hunting knives; scissors; razor blades; kitchen and dining knives; pocket knives; manicure sets; daggers ; unique (?) ; 19th century (?) ; this company exhibited at the Crystal Palace, 1851 .
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
2 pieces; 2 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Barbershop supplies  Search this
Cosmetics  Search this
Cutlery  Search this
Sporting goods  Search this
Topic:
Barbershops  Search this
Cosmetics  Search this
Cutlery  Search this
Sporting goods  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_19584
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_19584

[Trade catalogs from Henry Hope & Sons]

Company Name:
Henry Hope & Sons  Search this
Related companies:
Hope's Windows, Inc., Jamestown, NY. ; International Casement Co., Inc. ;  Search this
Notes content:
Three containers OVERSIZE ; Lead work for architectural adornment: pipes, offsets, shoes; pipes and pipe heads; frets; gutters; cisterns; rain water heads. Windows. Doors; door fittings. Pressed steel products: hinged door frames; sliding door frames; steel doors; window sub-frames; breast panels; louvre panels; decorative mouldings; radiator surrounds; partitions. Skylights. Ships' casements; window screens; bars for glass roofing; lavatory cubicles ; metal windows and casements
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
44 pieces; 4 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Smethwick, England, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Architectural designs and building materials  Search this
Metalwork products (architectural and ornamental)  Search this
Topic:
"Decoration and ornament, Architectural"  Search this
Architectural design  Search this
Architectural metal-work  Search this
Art metal-work  Search this
Building materials  Search this
Metal-work  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_19770
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_19770

[Trade catalogs from J. Stone & Co. Ltd.]

Company Name:
J. Stone & Co. Ltd.  Search this
Related companies:
J. Stone & Co.  Search this
Notes content:
One piece OVERSIZE ; Semi-rotary wing pumps ; "Sunturbo" pump ; H-R gears ; appliances for disposal of sewage ; steam fittings ; non-ferrous alloys and non-alloy products ; high tension manganese bronze propellers and propeller blades ; copper nails and rivets ; Stone's System of Electric Lighting, Cooling, & Heating for Railway Carriages.
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
9 pieces; 3 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
London, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Boats and ships (including marine hardware and supplies)  Search this
Brass; bronze and specialty metals  Search this
Engines and motors: steam; oil; gas; etc.  Search this
Foundries; supplies and equipment  Search this
Hardware and hand tools  Search this
Heating; ventilation and air conditioning  Search this
Iron and steel products (castings; sheet steel; steel wire; wire rope; pig iron and structural steel products )  Search this
Lighting (electric; gas; candle; oil; etc.)  Search this
Plumbing supplies and fixtures  Search this
Pumping machinery and air compressors  Search this
Railroad; streetcar; subway and tramway equipment and supplies  Search this
Waste Management (including water treatment; recycling; refuse collection; industrial waste; etc.)  Search this
Topic:
"Recycling (Waste, etc.)"  Search this
Air conditioning  Search this
Air-compressors  Search this
Boats and boating  Search this
Brass  Search this
Bronze  Search this
Candles  Search this
Engines  Search this
Foundries  Search this
Hardware  Search this
Heating  Search this
Heating and ventilation industry  Search this
Iron industry and trade  Search this
Lamps  Search this
Lighting  Search this
Marine machinery  Search this
Metals  Search this
Motors  Search this
Plumbing equipment industry  Search this
Plumbing fixtures  Search this
Pumping machinery industry  Search this
Railroad equipment industry  Search this
Refuse and refuse disposal  Search this
Refuse disposal industry  Search this
Ships  Search this
Steel industry and trade  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_23305
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_23305

[Trade catalogs from Standard Patent Glazing Co., Ltd.]

Company Name:
Standard Patent Glazing Co., Ltd.  Search this
Notes content:
OVERSIZE ; Glass roofing.
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
1 piece; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Dewsbury, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Architectural designs and building materials  Search this
Topic:
"Decoration and ornament, Architectural"  Search this
Architectural design  Search this
Building materials  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_24692
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_24692

[Trade catalogs from Tunstall Small & Christopher Woodbridge]

Company Name:
Tunstall Small & Christopher Woodbridge  Search this
Notes content:
two containers OVERSIZE ; Mouldings of Wren & Georgian Periods and Tudor Period.
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
2 pieces; 2 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Architectural designs and building materials  Search this
Topic:
"Decoration and ornament, Architectural"  Search this
Architectural design  Search this
Building materials  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_24701
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_24701

[Trade catalogs from Herbert Reiach Ltd.]

Company Name:
Herbert Reiach Ltd.  Search this
Notes content:
OVERSIZE ; "Specimens of Modern Type Faces" ; no date
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
1 piece; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
London, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Printing; publishing; paper and bookselling (including type specimens)  Search this
Topic:
Book industries and trade  Search this
Printing machinery and supplies  Search this
Publishers and publishing  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_16389
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_16389

[Trade catalogs from Robert Kearsley & Co.]

Variant company name:
Est. 1837 ; Ripon, Yorkshire, United Kingdom  Search this
Company Name:
Robert Kearsley & Co.  Search this
Notes content:
one container OVERSIZE ; Varnishes ; enamels ; paints ; "Nulac" Synthetic Resin Finishes for buses
Includes:
Trade catalog and samples
Black and white images
Color images
Types of samples:
Synthetic resin color finishes.
Physical description:
6 pieces; 2 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Ripon, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Automobiles and automotive equipment (including trucks and buses)  Search this
Paint; varnishes; adhesives; coatings; etc.  Search this
Topic:
Adhesives  Search this
Automobiles  Search this
Motor vehicles  Search this
Paint industry and trade  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_23020
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_23020

[Trade catalogs from Pressed Steel Co., Ltd.]

Company Name:
Pressed Steel Co., Ltd.  Search this
Notes content:
One envelope OVERSIZE ; Prestcold refrigerators ; "Life and Work of Edward G. Budd," an address by Dr. George L. Kelley of Pressed Steel Co., Ltd.
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
2 pieces; 2 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Oxford, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Refrigeration and ice-making equipment  Search this
Topic:
Ice -- Manufacture  Search this
Refrigeration and refrigerating machinery  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_33707
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_33707

[Trade catalogs from Horsfall Furnace Syndicate, Ltd.]

Company Name:
Horsfall Furnace Syndicate, Ltd.  Search this
Notes content:
OVERSIZE ; Furnaces.
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
2 pieces; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Leeds, United Kingdom
Date:
1800s
Topic (Romaine term):
Business services (advertising; marketing; organizational management; etc.)  Search this
Furnaces and boilers  Search this
Topic:
Advertising  Search this
Boilers  Search this
Business  Search this
Commerce  Search this
Furnaces  Search this
Marketing  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_19920
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_19920

[Trade catalogs from Imperial Smelting Corp. Ltd.]

Company Name:
Imperial Smelting Corp. Ltd.  Search this
Related companies:
National Alloys Ltd.  Search this
Notes content:
one container OVERSIZE ; Zinc alloys for die casting; zinc and cadmium plating.
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
7 pieces; 3 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
London, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Foundries; supplies and equipment  Search this
Iron and steel products (castings; sheet steel; steel wire; wire rope; pig iron and structural steel products )  Search this
Topic:
Foundries  Search this
Iron industry and trade  Search this
Steel industry and trade  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_21174
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_21174

[Trade catalogs from Stein & Atkinson Ltd.]

Company Name:
Stein & Atkinson Ltd.  Search this
Related companies:
Stein-Chapman Gas Producers Ltd.  Search this
Notes content:
three pieces OVERSIZE ; Metallurgical furnaces ; Chapman floating agitators and gas producers.
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
3 pieces; 3 boxes
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
London, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Business services (advertising; marketing; organizational management; etc.)  Search this
Fuel (includes oil; petroleum; gas; coal; etc.)  Search this
Furnaces and boilers  Search this
Topic:
Advertising  Search this
Boilers  Search this
Business  Search this
Coal  Search this
Commerce  Search this
Fuel  Search this
Furnaces  Search this
Marketing  Search this
Petroleum  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_24696
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_24696

[Trade catalogs from Ford, Whitmore & Brunton]

Company Name:
Ford, Whitmore & Brunton  Search this
Notes content:
OVERSIZE ; Fascimilie of catalog. Files, tools, engines for clocks and watches; jewellers' tools; rollers and flatting mills; machines for weighing wagons.
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
1 piece; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Date:
1800s
Topic (Romaine term):
Clocks and watches (including clock-making and watch-making equipment)  Search this
Hardware and hand tools  Search this
Jewelry  Search this
Measuring; calculating and testing devices  Search this
Mills and milling supplies  Search this
Topic:
Calculators  Search this
Clocks and watches  Search this
Hardware  Search this
Jewelry  Search this
Measuring instruments  Search this
Milling machinery  Search this
Tools  Search this
Weighing instruments  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_16035
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_16035

[Trade catalogs from English China Clays Ltd.]

Company Name:
English China Clays Ltd.  Search this
Notes content:
OVERSIZE ; China clay
Includes:
Trade catalog and histories
Black and white images
Color images
Physical description:
1 piece; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Ceramics; pottery; glass; crystal; china; bricks; and stones  Search this
Topic:
Ceramics  Search this
Glass  Search this
Porcelain  Search this
Pottery  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_16696
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_16696

[Trade catalogs from Maple & Co.]

Company Name:
Maple & Co.  Search this
Notes content:
Furniture ; furniture sets ; tableware ; table linens ; serving sets ; draperies ; other furnishings
Includes:
Trade catalog and price lists
Black and white images
Color images
Physical description:
1 piece; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
London, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Ceramics; pottery; glass; crystal; china; bricks; and stones  Search this
Foods and beverage products and processing equipment (including brewing; distilleries; beer; wine; etc.)  Search this
Furniture and furnishings  Search this
Textiles and textile machinery  Search this
Topic:
Beverage industry  Search this
Ceramics  Search this
Distilleries  Search this
Food industry and trade  Search this
Furniture industry and trade  Search this
Glass  Search this
House furnishings  Search this
Interior decoration  Search this
Porcelain  Search this
Pottery  Search this
Textile fabrics  Search this
Textile machinery industry  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_29541
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_29541

[Trade catalogs from Norman Newton Ltd.]

Company Name:
Norman Newton Ltd.  Search this
Notes content:
OVERSIZE ; miniature military figurines
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Physical description:
1 piece; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
London, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Curios; novelties and souvenirs  Search this
Military equipment and supplies (including uniforms)  Search this
Topic:
Armed Forces -- Equipment  Search this
Collectibles  Search this
Military supplies  Search this
Military uniforms  Search this
Novelties  Search this
Souvenirs (Keepsakes)  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_33563
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_33563

[Trade catalogs from Maw & Co.]

Company Name:
Maw & Co.  Search this
Notes content:
OVERSIZE ; Tiles ; glazed tiles ; enameled tiles ; majolica tiles ; with mosaic patterns
Includes:
Trade catalog
Black and white images
Color images
Physical description:
1 piece; 1 box
Language:
English
Type of material:
Trade catalogs
Trade literature
Place:
Broseley, United Kingdom
Date:
1900s
Topic (Romaine term):
Architectural designs and building materials  Search this
Ceramics; pottery; glass; crystal; china; bricks; and stones  Search this
Furniture and furnishings  Search this
Topic:
"Decoration and ornament, Architectural"  Search this
Architectural design  Search this
Building materials  Search this
Ceramics  Search this
Furniture industry and trade  Search this
Glass  Search this
House furnishings  Search this
Interior decoration  Search this
Porcelain  Search this
Pottery  Search this
Record ID:
SILNMAHTL_30104
Location:
Trade Literature at the American History Museum Library
Collection:
Smithsonian Libraries Trade Literature Collections
Data source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:SILNMAHTL_30104

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